Graduate Programs in
Healthcare Quality and Safety UAB.EDU/HQS
Department of Health Services Administration
UAB HQS provides you with methods to connect strategy, people and processes — improving your organization’s outcomes!
DEGREE OPTIONS
Graduate Certificate (15 credit hours): Increase your skills and improve your career opportunities. Master of Science (36 credit hours): Advance your career from anywhere. Dual degree options available. Capstone Experience The Master’s program culminates in the capstone course where theory and lessons learned are applied in a quality improvement project within your own organization. ◗ ◗
Leverage the skills you learn in the classroom. Improve your organization in real time.
FOCUS AREAS ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗
Quality Improvement Applied Analytics High Reliability Patient Safety Project Management
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Finance Leadership Evidence-Based Practice Systems Thinking Interprofessional Collaboration
➤ Visit uab.edu/hqs to learn more.
UAB’s graduate programs in Healthcare Quality and Safety are designed for you – the leader who recognizes the growing demand for expertise in the field of improvement science, whose role is ever evolving, and who desires to improve health care and the patient experience while reducing costs.
Explore our executive graduate programs. Candidates should have a strong foundation and practical experience in healthcare. Our programs offer an engaging learning experience where you will integrate operational leadership, analytical approaches and innovative thinking. Contact us at today at askhqs@uab.edu • 205.934.3529 580AA, 1720 2nd Ave S., Birmingham AL 35294
The UAB HQS Program equipped me with a toolbox of frameworks that I use daily. I found myself applying the curriculum within the first week of entering the program and it has paid dividends in my career growth. — DARAN BROWN, HQS Alumnus & Director of Resource Management Systems
VALUE — Our courses are
BALANCE — Programs
EXPERIENCE — Learn
RESULTS — Increase your
predominately online and competitively priced, giving you an excellent education for your money. from national thought leaders and experienced faculty while working from anywhere.
ACCESS — Gain access to
are designed to offer a vibrant, high quality academic experience while you excel professionally and personally. value by instantly applying skills and knowledge to improve your organization’s quality and safety.
our global network of alumni.
Don’t miss out — Apply today to join our next cohort! (Submissions after deadline are considered on space available basis.)
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Application Requirements Include: ◗ Current resume ◗ International Applicants ◗ All college transcripts may need English ◗ 3 letters of recommendation proficiency test scores. ◗ UAB Graduate School ◗ No GRE/GMAT Application